Philosophy professor J. P. Messina discusses non-state censorship by social groups, employers, media corporations, and search engines. Examining the implications of private censorship on freedom of expression and communication. Exploring the complexities of censorship, including challenges in framing discussions and the need for nuanced analysis. Delving into cases of private entities censoring speech and the importance of fostering open dialogue in democratic societies.

J. P. Messina discusses private censorship by non-state actors and its impact on freedom of expression. Topics include evolving forms of censorship from book burnings to social media de-platforming, complexities of identifying and responding to private censorship, differences between state and private censorship consequences, challenges faced by the press in maintaining editorial independence, and nuances of social media and search censorship.